Cook I - Hillcrest Market Place in Iowa City, Iowa, United States
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- Location
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $37,438/yr
- Posted
- Aug 5, 2026
- Apply on
- uiowa.referrals.selectminds.com
About this role
Cook I - Hillcrest Market Place
University Housing & Dining is seeking Cook I position to join the team at Hillcrest Marketplace. Under direct supervision, these positions will perform general cooking duties using standardized recipes and instructions as needed. Will also perform other related preparation and sanitization duties as required.
University Dining’s goal at Iowa is to provide wholesome, healthy, and tasty foods prepared daily to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of our students. Our staff is committed to providing sustainable products and services that protect our natural resources. When possible, we purchase locally grown and sustainable foods from our vendors. Our dining areas are vibrant, dynamic places to work and to eat.
Shift for this opening:
- Shift is predominantly 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm. May occasionally work 8 hour shifts between 7:30am - 4:00pm. Weekend hours included.
Some Cook I openings within University Dining may require working rotating weekend shifts.
About the Division of Student Life:
The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 14 departments that span from Recreation Services to the office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.
Qualifications:
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Desirable Qualifications:
- One year work experience in a customer service role.
- One year cooking experience in an operation required to have and maintain a food service license.
- Ability to foster a welcoming and respectful workplace environment while recognizing personal differences.
- Ability to take the ServSafe course and successfully pass the ServSafe test requirements within one year of hire.
- Interest in and the ability to learn basic computer and keyboarding skills; including the ability to access and draft email correspondence, and the ability to manage electronic time accruals and personal absence requests. Previous experience is highly desired.
Application Details:
- Applicants may upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission for consideration.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Rebecca Sweere at [email protected]. Openings will be posted for 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
- Classification Title: Cook I
- Appointment Type: Merit
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 4
- Starting Salary Minimum: 37437.84
- Organization: Student Life
- Contact Name: Rebecca Sweere
- Contact Email: [email protected]
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or [email protected]. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
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